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Offline valk

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Re: Getting started in Electric Touring cars
« Reply #15 on: September 06, 2013, 12:44:56 AM »
keeping track of the spare parts i bought, upgrades and some general pit box items needed for general adjustment;

tqrcracing.com

Upgrades from the R1. I bought these before even assembling the car. probably not needed but definitely nice to have.

SPR-R1A110 Aluminum wheel hex $6.99
SPR-R1A115 Aluminum Pivot Mount front $7.99
SPR-R1A116 Aluminum Split pivot mount $10.99
SPR-R1P307 Suspension mount insert set $3.99

These parts optional if you want swaybars;

SPR-R1H716 Anti Roll bar set 1.1-1.5mm $6.99
SPR-R1H719 Steel Ballstuds $3.99
SPR-R1P306 Turnbuckle ends $1.99
SPR-R1B801 M3x3 setscrew $2.99
SPR-R1A123 Anti Roll Bar Stopper $3.49

Spares; I got two of each, 301-303

SPR-R1A103 Chub Bushing set $3.99
SPR-R1A122 2x10mm Pin "incase you didnt get aluminum wheel hex's" $1.99
SPR-R1P301 C-hubs 4º $6.99
SPR-R1P302 Suspension Arms f/r $6.99
SPR-R1P303 Steering block/rear upright $6.99
SPR-R1P304 Spool Outdrive $5.49

Shims for Pitbox/assembling car with greater precision;
Tamiya 53585 3mm 0.1-0.3mm washers 10pc each $5.99
3Racing 3RAC-SW05 5mm 0.1-0.3mm washers 10pc each $3.99
3Racing 3RAC-WF305/RE Aluminum m3 washer 0.5mm red 10pc $3.49
3Racing 3RAC-WF310/RE Aluminum m3 washer 1mm red 10pc $3.49
3Racing 3RAC-WF320/RE Aluminum m3 washer 2mm red 10pc $3.49

shims are optional. car comes with plastic shims. aluminum shims offer greater precision of assembly and free'er movement of the arms. i found the stock wheel base shims to be way too tight so id use smaller ones, and adjust the play with the tamiya 0.1-0.3mm shims. i almost wish i picked up two sets of those as i tend to use them on quite a few of my cars. the 5mm shims are optinal but allow you to take play out of the chub bushings of most touring cars and for this car, allows you to adjust the layshaft bushings closer to center. if you buy the car, when it comes time to install the layshaft, you will understand why...

So ive spent just under $100 with all shipping for all the spares and a few choice upgrades to this car that i got new on sale for $89.. if i had to pay $129 tqrcracing is selling it for, id probably have skipped most of the aluminum parts except for the wheel hexes. swaybars only cost $20 to add all told so its a worthwhile upgrade. suspension mounts are just peace of mind for me. if im gonna break it, it will probably be in the front.

For $100ish you really just cannot go wrong with the car. sure you can get a used car from someone for around $250 which is a good option for sure, but parts may be worn out or the car might be too old to get parts for. for someone who wants to get into racing touring cars with a modern chassis that doesnt cost a lot and has enough room for advancement, im very happy to showcase this car.
Im actually pretty tempted to get an R1 now.. heh. maybe after speed weekend.



Offline Shawn68z

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Re: Getting started in Electric Touring cars
« Reply #16 on: September 06, 2013, 11:47:04 AM »


I learned along time ago, if you want to be happy doing your hobby. Don't do the math, Its just not worth it.    Also, sending the boxes to a friends house can be a good idea, and use a pre-paid MC/Visa to order products is good for security, and so she doesn't see the bill!


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Re: Getting started in Electric Touring cars
« Reply #17 on: September 06, 2013, 01:38:18 PM »
Yea.... She was the one who received my sanwa.... Bit of explaining On that bill lol.

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Re: Getting started in Electric Touring cars
« Reply #18 on: May 09, 2015, 09:32:00 PM »
Just started into this hobby with my Son, and this was an excellent read, thank you.
he bought a second hand car to gauge interest, and thus far he is enjoying it. I am probably going to grab one of those Spec- R kits and slowly build up a bit better quality car.
thanks again, see you out there
Matt

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Re: Getting started in Electric Touring cars
« Reply #19 on: May 10, 2015, 12:10:51 AM »
one thing ill advise. if you get an s1/2 spec r kit, dont spend too much money upgrading it to a R1 or 2. drive it and fix it as it is, and when you feel ready with skill/financial commitment, buy a better kit and bring any electronics you buy to it. if you were to pick up one of the club build cars, you get fully compliant race electronics you can use anywhere in north america. basically buy it and forget about it.

Blake and I run the spec r cars at club racing. nothing wrong with them =)

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Re: Getting started in Electric Touring cars
« Reply #20 on: May 12, 2015, 05:51:53 PM »
yupper, pretty much the plan,start with a good foundation and go from there. we hope to be there for the thursday night practice if its still going on so he can whip around again...see if we sorted out his steering issues.....
Chers and thx again.
M

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Re: Getting started in Electric Touring cars
« Reply #21 on: May 12, 2015, 09:15:28 PM »
Yep, Thursday night practice will be happening.

See you then,
Blake

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Re: Getting started in Electric Touring cars
« Reply #22 on: June 19, 2015, 12:24:20 AM »
Well this escalated quickly.....lol....Spec-R build here we go.....almost have everything I need....thx again Blake...my wife may end up hating you  ;)

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Re: Getting started in Electric Touring cars
« Reply #23 on: June 19, 2015, 12:50:30 AM »
Hehe, can you really put a price on your child's happiness....  Plus, it's not a video game!

Enjoy the build.

Blake